Holy Shrines

Millions Expected to Visit Karbala on Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha Amid Extensive Security, Service Plans ———————————- Karbala is preparing to host millions of pilgrims from within Iraq and abroad during the Day of Arafah and the Eid al-Adha…

Holy Shrines in Karbala Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam al-Baqir (peace be upon him) —————————————– A solemn atmosphere of mourning enveloped the holy shrines of Imam Husayn and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them both) in Karbala…

Preparations Underway at Shrine of Muslim ibn Aqil (peace be upon him) in Kufa for Flag Replacement Ceremony —————————— Ahead of the martyrdom anniversary of Muslim ibn Aqil (peace be upon him), caretakers of the sacred mosque in Kufa have…

Shirazi Hajj Mission Launches Religious and Guidance Programs in Mecca ———————- The Hajj mission of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi has commenced its religious, guidance, and service programs in Mecca, marking the start of a new phase of support…

Finnish Ambassador Visits Imam Hussein Shrine, Highlights Centuries‑Long Iraq‑Finland Ties —————————– The Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Antti Potkonen, underscored the deep historical ties between Iraq and Finland, noting that their relationship spans centuries and is marked by cooperation and goodwill.…

Pilgrims Begin Journey from Nasiriyah to Karbala for Day of Arafah Prayers ———————————– As the Day of Arafah approaches, groups of Iraqi pilgrims have started their walk from Nasiriyah to the holy city of Karbala. Pilgrims are setting up rest…

Quranic Recitation Program Launched for Women at Prophet’s Mosque in Medina —————————- The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a Quranic recitation initiative for women within the women’s prayer areas of the…

Millions of Pilgrims Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him) in Baghdad, Mashhad —————————————— Millions of Shia pilgrims across Iraq and Iran gathered to honor the martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth…

Millions of Devotees Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him) Across Iraq ——————————— Millions of pilgrims gathered in Al-Kadhimiya, Karbala, Najaf, and Basra to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth…

Najaf and Karbala in Mourning: Commemorating Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad ——————————————- The Shia world observes a solemn period of mourning as Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth Imam of the Twelver Shia, is commemorated on his…